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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Toshiba Digital  has announced the broadening of its hard disk drive (HDD) offerings with additional models featuring 2 and 3 terabytes1 (TB).  The  DT01ACA Desktop series of 3.5-inch SATA 7,200 RPM HDDs  are targeted at desktop all-in-one and gaming PCs, home servers, external HDDs, and consumer electronics products such as set-top boxes (STBs) and digital video recorders (DVRs). The DT01ACA Desktop HDDs feature 1 terabyte-per-platter technology in capacities ranging from 500GB to 3TB (1, 2 or 3 platters).  The new 3.5-inch HDDs complement Toshiba’s broad family of HDD and solid state drive (SDD) solutions for desktop, client and enterprise markets, giving customers a one-stop shop for all their storage needs. Toshiba’s strength as a storage innovator was recently highlighted with the announcement of the world’s first SSDs using 19nm MLC NAND flash memory. Concurrently, Toshiba is celebrating the 25th an...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Canon has introduced yet another model to its Cinema EOS line - the compact, lightweight EOS C100 digital video camera , equipped with automatic functions facilitating solo operations. Designed for independent videographers, the C100 combines impressive hardware specifications with a range of new automatic features - aking it ideal for professionals who shoot without a crew, or EOS videographers entering the Cinema EOS System for the first time.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   NDS , now part of Cisco, has announced that it is providing a suite of video technologies to enable multi-system operator (MSO) Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT) to digitise and expand its cable TV service in Southern and Western India.  ACT currently has over one million Analogue Cable TV, Digital TV, IPTV and Broadband subscribers. With the launch of improved digital cable packages, the company aims to expand its digital customer base across its operations.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Anthony E. Zuiker, the visionary creator of the CSI franchise, and his production company Dare to Pass in partnership with Dolphin Digital Studios has announced the official worldwide premiere date, September 25, for Cybergeddon, a new digital blockbuster about the growing threat of cybercrime starring Olivier Martinez and Missy Peregrym. The official trailer is now live at in.cybergeddon.yahoo.com. Zuiker, Bill O’Dowd, CEO, Dolphin Digital Studios said... more

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Hewlett-Packard has announced its go-to-market strategy for Graphic Solution Business with a focus on environment-friendly and innovative printing solutions in the commercial market. HP is also looking to spearhead the growth of new experiential markets in publishing, photography... more for More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   VIA Technologies Inc. has released the VIA ARM DS (Digital Signage) system. Developed for the Android operating system, the VIA ARM DS is an all-in-one system-ready solution for managing dynamic displays for cost sensitive high volume segments where high performance video and connectivity are paramount for enhanced customer engagement. Applications range from kiosks, POS systems, video walls, and menu boards to TVOIP, cloud streaming, and Out of Home Advertising across a broad spectrum of retail, hospitality, education, and entertainment environments. Epan Wu, Head - VIA Embedded Platform Division said, “The VIA ARM DS system extends the familiarity of Android to dynamic digital signage displays, providing a cost-effective alternative to other products on the market. We welcome 3rd party software and system integration partners to join us to develop customized solutions based on the system.” For More Details See www.varindia....

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Geometric Limited and DIPRO (DIGITAL PROCESS LTD) has announced the formation of a Center of Excellence (CoE) to provide a suite of services to DIPRO’s Japanese customers. Under the agreement, the two companies would jointly offer PLM, CAD/CAM/CAE, and engineering services. To further strengthen the quality of services to customers, the companies have agreed upon an exchange of human resources, whereby Geometric’s employees will take technology expertise to Japan, while DIPRO’s employees will bring in automotive domain knowledge in context of Japanese culture to the offshore centre. Hideki Yuasa, MD & General Manager, DIPRO said, “Japanese manufacturers are being challenged with the need for a PLM backbone that can support the speedy availability of accurate product data across locations; and are increasingly looking at alternate countries like India for its know-how and for reducing cost of operations. With Geometric’s deep ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Sony India reinforces its No. 1 position in the digital still camera market with an aim to capture a very dominant 45% share (Amt.) in FY12. Sony India witnessed a growth rate of 45% (Qty.) in FY11, beating the industry growth rate of 40% (Qty.). Sony plans to sell 14 lakh (Qty.) units of these Cyber-shot units in FY12, overcoming its last year's sales of 11 lakh (Qty.) units. The Digital Still Camera segment in India stood at 33 lakh (Qty.) units in FY11 and is expected to increase to 42 lakh (Qty.) units by FY12.  Sony has launched 34 new Cyber-shot cameras - H, W and S series. Moreover, Sony also plans to pump in an investment of Rs.50 crore towards a multi-media brand campaign, "incredible zoom. Incredible details" with its Brand Ambassador, Deepika Padukone. Not only this, Sony plans to increase the counter share to 3,000 outlets, up from 2,500 outlets in FY11 to reach a wider customer base in India. Masaru T...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE HP has unveiled an expanded portfolio of digital presses enhancing its leadership position in photo applications. The new HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press is a new B2 size format press (750 x 530 millimeters [mm] / 29.5 x 20.9 inches) that enables new oversize photo applications and efficient production of standard-size photo products. Other new HP Indigo photo solutions include HP Indigo W7250 Digital Press, The HP Indigo 7600 Digital Press, The HP Indigo 5600 Digital Press and HP Indigo WS6000p. The HP Indigo 10000, along with the entire extended portfolio of HP Indigo digital presses, will be displayed at drupa 2012. Christopher Morgan, Sr. VP, Graphics Solutions Business, HP said, "Thanks to the immense popularity of smart phones, photo apps and social networks, people are now taking and sharing more digital photos than ever before, creating huge portfolios of images they can use for photo books, cards, calendars and keepsakes." F...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Genius has introduced the latest DV camera G-Shot DV800. Its handy designed unit has an 8.0 mega pixel CMOS sensor. It makes the photos clear using the 16x digital zoom, up to 20 mega pixel by interpolation software. Moreover, it comes with the battery that can record over 90 minutes of video along with CD Rom, including application software to edit videos and photos easily. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE PENTAX Lifecare, a division of Hoya Corporation has acquired Digital Endoscopy GmbH, which will expand PENTAX's global R&D capabilities. Based in Friedberg, Bavaria, center of Germany's medical technology frontier, Digital Endoscopy develops innovative endoscopic imaging products with expertise in software-based computer architecture and optical illumination technologies. Dr. Jayant Saha, Sr. Vice President, Technology, PENTAX Lifecare said, "Digital Endoscopy and its leadership team will complement our R&D expertise to accelerate product innovation and foster technology leadership, especially given the increasing importance of computer architecture and software to improve image quality as well as ease of use. The primary goal behind this expansion of R&D capability into Germany is to accelerate innovative product development with a focus on unmet needs. The combination of Digital Endoscopy GmbH in Germany with our ex...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Adobe has announced the findings from its second Adobe Digital Index report, which provides marketing, e-commerce, and retail executives with critical digital marketing insights. The study evaluated how marketers measure the impact of website traffic from major social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Blogger, YouTube, and Yelp. Adobe analyzed more than 1.7 billion visits to more than 225 U.S. companies' websites in the retail, travel and media industries, concluding that marketers significantly underestimate the value of social traffic. Key Report Findings included: The use of last-click attribution, the most common attribution model used by marketers, may cause marketers to undervalue social media's website impact by up to 94 per cent; First-click attribution models more accurately capture the benefits of social media in engaging customers earlier in the buying process and significant differences in the ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE WTF Eventz brings Games Carnival in India and unites the national and international gamers to play together. This flagship 3-day extravaganza that starts from April 6, 2012 will be played at 22 acres of posh Ayatti Resort in Gr. Noida. The 3-day Carnival will house all the latest digital and online games of all times. The platform will unite the gaming circuit in an incredible way and will witness the greatest game developers from across the world also giving tribute to the Late Steve Jobs, founder and CEO Apple Inc. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Group FMG has announced the launch of a specialized mobile digital marketing service. This entry into a high-growth market is believed to help businesses and consumers design, develop and deliver rich interactive mobile solutions, apps and games across all mobile operating systems and devices including smartphones and tablets. Dilip Keshu, Global CEO, Group FMG, based in New York said, "Group FMG's core proposition is guiding brands through change. Mobile devices have fueled much of this change, from simply accessing content to mobile commerce through social media. Our foray into mobile solutions is an exciting and necessary addition to our existing solutions portfolio." Aditya Sharma, Co- Founder & Chief Business Development Officer, Group FMG, based in Bangalore said, "As smartphone, tablets and mobile devices are changing the consumer landscape, more enterprises are rapidly adopting mobile solutions to engage their c...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kalinga Digital Media organized its Fifth Odisha Information Technology Fair (OITF) - 2012 on 27th January, 2012 in Bhubaneswar. The mega conclave marked the presence of Government PSUs, corporates, academicians and IT experts. The Fair was inaugurated by Shri C. J. Venugopal, CMD, IPICOL, Government of Odisha; Rohit Srivastwa, Cyber Expert - India; A. K. Mohanty, M.D., Tatwa Technologies; and Debabrata Panigrahi, MD, IQEMS, Pvt. Ltd, by lighting the auspicious ceremonial lamp. Other dignitaries who graced the occasion included Dr. Gopal Krishna Nayak, Director, IIIT, Bhubaneswar; Anirudh Singh Rautela, security lead, Microsoft; Shashi Kanth Singh, Business Manager - East, ESSN, HP India; and A. K. Panda, MBA Department, Centre for IT Education, Bhubaneswar. Addressing the audience, Shri C. J. Venugopal, CMD, IPICOL, said, "Apart from being known as the temple city, we are now also well known for IT and ITeS. A lot of investments are co...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE GIGABYTE has announced its participation at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas where it is debuting a number of new motherboard technologies that will be central to its motherboard design in 2012 and beyond. International media and customers get a sneak peak of GIGABYTE's new technologies at their suite in The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, from January 10th - 13th. GIGABYTE is showing forthcoming 7 series motherboards featuring the CPU power delivery with GIGABYTE's Digital Power Engine called 3D Power. Offering digital control over all the main onboard power zones, this new digital PWM design allows users to manipulate and monitor the power provided to 2nd-Gen Intel Core and Next-Gen processors for the LGA 1155 socket. "We are very excited about the new technologies that will feature on our 7 series motherboards, and are confident that our customers will find them, together with the performance and feature improvemen...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Alcatel-Lucent has been chosen by France Telecom-Orange to considerably increase the capacity of its optical fiber network linking Paris and London and therefore meet increasing demand by its customers in bandwidth. After a field trial carried out in the autumn, a first 100 Gigabit per second (100G) connection was put into operation at the end of last November and a second connection will be available by the end of December. High-speed data networks are at the heart of the digital economy, supporting services such as video and multimedia content distribution, social networking, e-commerce and a vast array of business transactions. To meet the ever-growing demand for such services, operators need to be able to continually increase bandwidth, while maintaining exceptional transmission quality and keeping costs in check. The solution deployed is part of Alcatel-Lucent's Converged Backbone Transformation Solution, a key domain of the Alcatel...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE With the burgeoning Indian economy and the complex challenges faced by the telecom & media industry in general, Lemontree Consulting would focus on providing solutions, assist in strategic level business development, help organizations to shape their digital roadmap, help in create partnerships and new opportunities. It will, on a case-to-case basis, will be assisting organization to implement the strategies into measurable action-plans and deliver results over a period of time. Globally, Consulting as a practice, is gaining momentum and emphasis is being laid on services that aid in efficiency to the business. This thriving growth opportunity in the 'new media' & convergence space has prompted Subhash R. Ghosh, the Founder & Managing Partner of Lemontree Consulting, with a hands-on experience of more than 17 years in Telecom and Media, to venture into consulting, especially in digital convergence space. Subhash said, ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Once again, Kalinga Digital Media successfully organized Orissa Information Technology Fair - 2011 (OITF) on 28th January, 2011 in Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar witnessed coming together of the Government PSUs, large institutions and SMBs under one roof to understand the trends and progress of Information Technology in the State. Shri Pradeep Kumar Jena, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Department of IT, Government of Orissa, and Shri P. Krishna Mohan, IFS, Director, Biotechnology-cum-Additional Secretary to the Government of Orissa, inaugurated the Fair by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Other dignitaries who graced the occasion included M. Chakraborty, Director, IIT, Bhubaneswar; Ashwini Aggarwal, Executive Director, MAIT; Manu Vinod, Country Category Manager, StorageWorks Division, HP India Sales Pvt. Ltd.; Angelo Barboza, Product Manager, IT Infrastructure, Rittal India Pvt. Ltd.; Rajan Verma, Sales Director, Alvarion; Gagandeep Nagra, Business...